Dewald Brevis reveals having star Indian cricketer on speed dial ahead of IND vs SA 2025 1st Test

South African batting star Dewald Brevis has revealed that he has his former IPL teammate's number on speed dial. He answered a few rapid fire questions ahead of the first Test against India, beginning on Friday, November 14, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. When asked whose number he has on speed dial, the youngster took Tilak Varma's name.

Brevis and Tilak made their IPL debuts in 2022 for the Mumbai Indians (MI) and delivered promising performances. Although the season did not go well for the team, the tournament unearthed two serious batting talents in Tilak and Brevis. Tilak finished the season with 397 runs in 14 games, while the South African star mustered 161 runs in his seven outings but maintained a healthy strike rate of 142.37.

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Tilak is not a part of the squad for the upcoming Test series but will be part of the T20I squad to face the Proteas. The 23-year-old could also be named in the ODI squad if he makes a strong case for it in the unofficial 50-over series between India A and South Africa A.

Dewald Brevis among the eight players in the squad who have yet to play a Test in India

Dewald Brevis. (Image Credits: Getty)

Meanwhile, the 22-year-old is among the eight South African players along with Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, and Corbin Bosch, who have yet to feature in a Test in India. Hence, it will be a colossal task for them. The right-handed batter has managed 138 runs in his four Tests at 23 with a couple of fifties.

The Proteas had suffered a 3-0 defeat in 2019 and haven't won a Test on Indian soil since 2010. Nevertheless, they will gain confidence from their recent convincing victory over Pakistan in Rawalpindi to draw the series 1-1. South Africa, the reigning World Test Champions, are fifth in the standings for the 2025-27 cycle.

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Edited by Parag Jain